Capterra Glossary
Multimedia Messaging Service
Multimedia messaging service (MMS) is a telecommunications standard that enables the transmission of text, images, audio, and video files between mobile devices. MMS is used to send messages too large for SMS, which only allows the transmission of text messages and links. Multimedia messaging services work for photos, videos, and other media files.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Multimedia Messaging Service
With the advent of smartphones and tablets, people are more connected than ever before. MMS is one way for SMBs to connect with customers through text messages, photos, and videos sent from mobile devices or computers over an internet connection. For example, a retail store might send an image of a product and its price as part of a promotional campaign.